James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to stop posturing and to debate the issue of crime in this House. Crime is widespread on our streets and in the countryside. Not a day goes by but we turn on the television or radio or open a newspaper and see evidence of crime such as break-ins or killings throughout the country. This is due to neglect by the Government. It is time for the citizens of this country to get an opportunity to give this Government its walking papers.